POSITION: Development Associate
DEPARTMENT: Development
UNION GRADE EF-3 / EXEMPT
UNION GRADE EF-3 RANGE: $82,425 to $110,945 ACTUAL BUDGETED RANGE: $82,425 to $85,000
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Works under the direction of the Vice President: Development to assist in the annual campaign fundraising activities related to Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy (SWWP). Is responsible for assigned lay/donor aspects for the SWWP division, committee stewardship, events and programs, and does other related administrative work as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
• Assist in the formulation of plans and organization for SWWP.
• Create, organize and implement leadership development strategies and tactics for SWWP.
• Recruit, organize and train volunteer workers (lay leaders).
• Assure adherence to Campaign time schedules.
• Help build welcoming and engaged communities for SWWP.
• Direct and maintain files of prospects.
• Based on established guidelines, utilize donor management system (DMS) software to document and maintain files of donor/prospect and substantive ongoing “moves” contacts.
• Meet with individuals and committees on event programs, collaborating with team on event planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Coordinate personalized pledge cards and notes, select and train table captains and additional event related tasks.
• Responsible for event recruitment and follow up, identifying donor homes, selecting speakers and Federation education.
• Prepare necessary reports, and other administrative tasks as required.
• Manage staff leadership development groups, committees in conjunction with senior staff.
• Special events or other activities and functions as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Be available to supervisor(s) for additional assignments, as required, including assisting with the Development Department.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
• BA required, advanced or business degree preferred.
• Prior experience in fundraising, sales and/or related activity with a local or national organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically is essential.
• Project management and event production skills needed.
• Detail oriented, highly organized with excellent follow through is a requirement.
• Experience with MS Office applications and facility with database/Constituent Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Judaism and appreciation for an increasingly diverse Los Angeles Jewish community, with strong verbal, writing and organizational skills highly desirable.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions during transition back to worksite(s). This position must report to worksite on non-remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior experience in fundraising, sales, or related activity with a local or national organization
- Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically
- Project management and event production skills
- Detail orientation, strong organization, and excellent follow-through
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with database or constituent management systems
- Advanced or business degree
- Knowledge of Judaism and appreciation for a diverse Los Angeles Jewish community
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
